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Tapered Tenkara Lines (Nylon)

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    Description:
    The tapered nylon tenkara line casts incredibly easily, has the highest visibility of any of our lines, and does a good job at staying off the water rather than sagging under the rod. It will be a staple in many tenkara anglers' kits, and is our new main recommendation for anyone getting started. 

    The tapered nylon line features a loop to girth-hitch to the rod tip, simplifying that connection. This line is available in two different lengths, 11'6" or 14'9". While the line can be cut, it is recommended to be fished at the designed lengths.

    The tapered nylon line is our most buoyant option, and may be the best choice for anglers whose situation or fishing style dictate some line be left on the water.

    Length recommendations:
    11'6" (3.5m) for the rods under 13ft in length and fishing small and mid-size streams. 1% of the sale price of this line will go directly to conservation efforts 14'9" (4.5m) for rods over 13ft, for fishing mid and large size streams, rivers and lakes and more open waters, and for anglers who desire a longer line even with shorter rods.

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    1% of the sale value of this item will be donated to conservation efforts.

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 51 reviews
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    David Jaay (Phoenix, US)
    I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm), Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm), Larger size fish (16-20" / 40-50cm), Trout, Other species
    I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater, Backpacking and remote waters
    A body of water because that’s where it works best

    Perfect line, casts smoothly with a delicate presentation (I use Copeland 3x 4x 5x no problem on a TUSA Sato, TRC Sawtooth & Kita 380 with dries, terrestrials, kebari, and nymphs. If I’m casting in the wind this is my go to

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    Bob Kemp (Westminster, US)
    I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm), Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm), Trout
    I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams, Backpacking and remote waters
    Streams and small lakes

    Very nice action with the line! Love the Tenkara, simple, effective, and fun to use.

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    R. Pape (Montrose, US)
    I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm), Medium size fish (12-16" / 30-40cm), Larger size fish (16-20" / 40-50cm), Trout
    I like using my tenkara rod in: Very small streams, Mountain streams, Larger streams or rivers, Stillwater
    Where the trout live!

    As a guide these are my go to lines personally and professionally. It offers good visibility, less memory coil, and easy casting for experienced and non experienced anglers. Great Lines!

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    Michael McNamara (Rockland, US)
    I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm)
    I like using my tenkara rod in: Larger streams or rivers
    Prefer small streams. When camping, we are usually at West Branch Penobscot river

    Small shallow streams seem best with my equipment.
    Haven’t been out in two weeks

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    Bill Hoell (Green Bay, US)
    I like using my tenkara gear to catch: Smaller size fish (say 8-12" / 20-30cm)
    I like using my tenkara rod in: Mountain streams

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    Tenkara USA® is the only Japanese fly fishing rod company committed to donating at least 1% of its sales to organizations that care for fish habitat.

    For every tenkara rod sold by Tenkara USA®, an average of $14 goes toward benefiting trout habitat.

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